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LCY 269

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests34 (30 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,377 mi
Last recorded23,377 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCY 269
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

30 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 23,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 23,372 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre On Edge Not Repairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 73,911 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 73,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 23,215 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,111 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 22,779 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 21,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,127 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 21,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 73,093 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 20,250 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,930 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 19,134 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 19,125 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,604 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 18,236 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,714 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,165 miles

All brake disks corrosion on faces.

Pass 18 May 2012 71,655 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,028 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,768 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 71,618 miles

SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,294 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 11,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,149 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,227 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,737 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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LCY 269 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 47,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LCY 269, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LCY 269 registered?

LCY 269 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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